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Re: Mann Lake vented suit

Originally Posted by cbinstrasburg

Charley didn't you say you had a Ultrabreeze...is it the same..Carl

I honestly can't tell the difference except the veil zipper system on the UB is easier to zip up and the UB seems to be a little lighter weight but I've worn it in and washed it several times. Both have the same material design. I'm sorry to have to say this but if you want to save $60 plus shipping, get the ML. This is just my opinion though.

Re: Mann Lake vented suit

Originally Posted by Charlie B

I honestly can't tell the difference except the veil zipper system on the UB is easier to zip up and the UB seems to be a little lighter weight but I've worn it in and washed it several times. Both have the same material design. I'm sorry to have to say this but if you want to save $60 plus shipping, get the ML. This is just my opinion though.

Re: Mann Lake vented suit

If you are going to buy foreign made and want to save money, check the www.pigeonmountaintrading.com jacket $95.00 and the full suit $145.00, and youget a choice of hoods/veils. I don't know how much the Mann Lake is. I never buy from them their prices is too high compared with what I can buy from locally and not pay shipping.

New zippers are many times stiff, as is my P.M. jacket zippers. They will loosen up with use. They are quality brass zippers.

Re: Mann Lake vented suit

"If you tell me you've been catching swarms when my traps are starting to float on my roof top I'll really start crying."

Charlie, Honestly, Yesterday about 6pm I had to help someone gather up a swarm that must have been 6-7 lbs. It did fit nicely into 2 mediums. Because of it being in an awkward position, I built a flexible slide out of landscaping plastic. Scooped them off the rail onto the slide and down and out a few feet into the hive.

Re: Mann Lake vented suit

I got my PM vented jacket last week and it is definitely heavier than a normal jacket but it looks like it will provide a good air flow. Haven't had a chance to try it yet so I can't say for sure what the pitfalls or advantages are.

Re: Mann Lake vented suit

Originally Posted by cbinstrasburg

So guys it sounds like ML and PM are carrying the same product but not the same as Ultrabreeze... Charley didn't you say you had a Ultrabreeze...is it the same...I have also been waiting to order one from ML...I am 6'1" 260 lb by the way the sizes run what size would you suggest...thanks

Re: Mann Lake vented suit

In answer to how does an Ultrabreeze clean up: Easily - I just follow the directions on the label, and then dry it flat. That was a good tip about putting beeswax on the zipper. I'm going to try that, the zipper is a nice large size - but very stiff. I was starting to worry about the zipper busting off the seam.

Re: Mann Lake vented suit

Originally Posted by Adrian Quiney WI

In answer to how does an Ultrabreeze clean up: Easily - I just follow the directions on the label, and then dry it flat. That was a good tip about putting beeswax on the zipper. I'm going to try that, the zipper is a nice large size - but very stiff. I was starting to worry about the zipper busting off the seam.

Thanks, I might have to get one of these high tech suits, it's getting hot here and stuff gets sweaty and stinky fast. I like stuff that cleans up easier.